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Best of: Jack Nicklaus through the years

June 3, 1958: Jack Nicklaus, 19, Ohio State University freshmen shows his father, Charles, the total score of 136. Nicklaus leads a field of seven qualifiers into the U.S. Open. (AP Photo)

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

June 18, 1960: Arnold Palmer, left, winner of the U.S. Open, congratulates Jack Nicklaus, who placed second, in Denver, Co. U.S. Amateur champ Nicklaus beat every other pro except Palmer, who had the winning score of 280 to Nicklaus's 282. (AP Photo)

July 22, 1963: Jack Nicklaus holds up the Wanamaker trophy after winning the PGA championship in Dallas, Texas. Seated left is Dave Ragan who was runner-up. (AP Photo)

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April 11, 1965: Jack Nicklaus winds up as he is about to toss his ball down the fairway after he putted out to win the Masters. He fired a record score of 271, 17 strokes under par. (AP Photo)

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April 7, 1966: Jack Nicklaus poses at the 30th Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Nicklaus won his third Masters title. (AP Photo)

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April 11, 1966: Jack Nicklaus goes into a whirl after he birdies the 15th hole at Augusta's National Golf Club. Nicklaus went on to win the 30th annual Masters. (AP Photo)

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June 9, 1966: Jack Nicklaus kisses the claret jug and holds his medal after winning the British Open at Muirfield, Edinburgh, Scotland. The 26-year-old, winning the championship for the first time, finished with a score of 282. (AP Photo)

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June 18, 1967: Jack Nicklaus reacts with joy at ramming home a birdie putt on the 18th green at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. at the U.S. Open. He set a U.S. Open record with a four-round score of 275. (AP Photo)

Jack Nicklaus and Doug Sanders

July 7, 1970: Doug Sanders, left, ducks as the putter thrown high in the air by Jack Nicklaus comes down to narrowly missing him, during the British Open. (AP Photo)

June 21, 1971: Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino walk off the 18th green at Merion Golf club in Ardmore, Pa., after Trevino defeated Nicklaus in an 18-hole playoff for the U.S. Open title. (AP Photo)

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July 1972: Jack Nicklaus during the British Open at Muirfield in Scotland. (photo by Don Morley/Getty Images)

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June 20, 1972: Jack Nicklaus holds two trophies representing his victories this year in the Masters, left, and U.S. Open, right, at his North Palm Beach office, Fla. (AP Photo)

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Aug. 13, 1973: Jack Nicklaus smiles broadly as he holds his trophy at the PGA Championship at the Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo)

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April 13, 1975: Jack Nicklaus and his caddie celebrate a birdie putt on the 16th hole at Augusta National en route to Nicklaus' unprecedented fifth Masters victory. (AP Photo)

Jack Nicklaus and family

Aug. 10, 1975: After winning the PGA Championship, Jack Nicklaus, his wife, Barbara and sons Steve, left, and Jack Jr. pose with the trophy at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson

July 8, 1977: Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson sit on rocks on the beach below the ninth green when play in the British Open Golf Championship is stopped for a time when a sudden storm hit the Ailsa Course in Turnberry, Scotland. Watson went on to win the title. (AP Photo)

Jack Nicklaus and Angelo Argea

Aug. 4, 1978: Jack Nicklaus is joined by his caddie, Angelo Argea, at the PGA Championship at Oakmont, Pa., Country Club. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis)

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July 1978: Jack Nicklaus after winning the British Open at St Andrews Golf Club in Fife, Scotland. (Mandatory Credit: Steve Powell/Allsport )

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June 15, 1980: Jack Nicklaus smiles as he holds up his fourth U.S. Open trophy, in Springfield, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Aug. 9, 1980: Jack Nicklaus reacts with a clenched fist as he walks off the 18th green claiming the lead after 54 holes in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

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July 1984: Jack Nicklaus with his wife, Barbara, and daughter, Nancy, after receiving an Honorary Degree during the British Open at St Andrews Golf Club in Fife, Scotland. (Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport )

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April 13, 1986: Jack Nicklaus celebrates his birdie on the 17th hole en route to his sixth Masters victory and 18th professional major title. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty images)

April 7, 1998: Jack Nicklaus with a plaque that commemorates his golfing career during the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington/Allsport)

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June 16, 2000: Jack Nicklaus in his final round at the U.S. Open, at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Getty Images)

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Aug. 18, 2000: Jack Nicklaus waves to his fans as he walks on the course during the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. (Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport)

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No. 23, 2003: International captain Gary Player and U.S. captain Jack Nicklaus after they agree to share the Presidents Cup at The Links Fancourt Golf Course, George, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

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June 6, 2004: Jack Nicklaus waves to the crowd as he walks off the the 18th green during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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April 6, 2005: Jack Nicklaus is tossed a ball from his son, caddie, Jack Nicklaus Jr. during practice for the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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April 9, 2005: Jack Nicklaus waves goodbye during his final round at the Masters. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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July 11, 2005: Jack Nicklaus poses with a commemorative 5 GBP note during the second practice round for the 134th Open Championship at Old Course, St. Andrews Golf Links. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jack and Steve Nicklaus

July 15, 2005: Jack Nicklaus with his son and caddie, Steve Nicklaus, waves to the crowd in his final British Open at the Old Course, St. Andrews Golf Links. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Jack Nicklaus fans

July 17, 2005: Three golf fans are seen wearing Jack Nicklaus masks and carrying replica major trophies during the final round of the 134th Open Championship at Old Course, St Andrews Golf Links. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

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Sept. 25, 2005: Jack Nicklaus, U.S. team captain, poses with the Presidents Cup during the closing ceremony of the Presidents Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA)

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April 9, 2008: Jack Nicklaus signs autographs for fans during the third day of practice prior to the start of the 2008 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

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July 25, 2008: Jack Nicklaus thows out a ceremonial pitch before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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June 3, 2009: Jack Nicklaus flexes his muscles after a tee shot during a skins game prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Jack Nicklaus and Steve Stricker

June 5, 2011: Steve Stricker is greeted by tournament host Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)

Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus

April 5, 2012: Honorary starters Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus pose on the first tee box at the start of the first round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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May 5, 2012: Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the gallery at the eighteenth hole during an exhibition round at the the Insperity Championship at The Woodlands Country Club on May 5, 2012 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

Retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus holds a Congressional Gold Medal that was presented to him during a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 03: Tiger Woods share a laugh with Jack Nicklaus following the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Honorary Starters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus of the United States wait on the first tee during the first round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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RIDGEDALE, MO - APRIL 23: Jack Nicklaus enjoys a fly fishing excursion at Dogwood Canyon after his Pro-Am round during the Champions Tour Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge at Top of the Rock on April 23, 2015 in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)

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RIDGEDALE, MO - APRIL 23: Jack Nicklaus fires a shotgun to start the Thursday Pro-Am at the Champions Tour Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge at Top of the Rock on April 23, 2015 in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Chris Condon/US PGA TOUR)

Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 02: Golf legends (L-R) Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino pose on the practice ground prior to the start of the 3M Greats of Golf at the Insperity Championship at The Woodlands CC on May 2, 2015 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Jack Nicklaus and President George W. Bush

INCHEON CITY, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 07: Former U.S. President George W. Bush, right, poses with golf legend Jack Nicklaus during The Presidents Cup Opening Ceremony at Songdo Convensia on October 7, 2015 in Songdo IBD, Incheon City, South Korea. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player shake hands during the ceremonial tee off to start the first round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player attend the ceremonial tee off to start the first round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Dustin Johnson and Jack Nicklaus

OAKMONT, PA - JUNE 19: Dustin Johnson of the United States celebrates alongside Jack Nicklaus after winning the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on June 19, 2016 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Jack Nicklaus stands for the national anthem during the 2016 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 29, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus

LATROBE, PA - OCTOBER 04: Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus speak with guest during the Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Arnold Palmer at the Vincent Basilica, on the campus of Saint Vincent College on October 4, 2016 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

Jack Nicklaus and Dustin Johnson

ATTENTION EDITORS: PHOTOSHOP FILTER USED JUPITER, FL - OCTOBER 11: (L-R) Jack Nicklaus presents Dustin Johnson with the Jack Nicklaus Trophy for winning PGA TOUR Player of the Year during the Player of the Year ceremony with Jack Nicklaus at The Bear's Club on October 11, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 10: Jack Nicklaus drives a golf cart from the eighth green to the ninth tee during the first round of the PNC Father/Son Challenge at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 10, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Manuela Davies/Getty Images)